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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.91, 436.44 and 85.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.91, 436.44 and 85.47 is: 128.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.91 : 436.44 = 85.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.91/436.44 = 85.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.91x = 436.44 × 85.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.91x = 37,299.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,299.92/290.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.22

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